The art of public speaking with authentic and meaningful storytelling can change and even save a life. Learn how to get up on a big stage and share your important message through the lens of award winning director, Tricia Brouk. She shares her personal experience of being on big stages all over the world and interviews people who talk for a living and gets them to reveal their secrets on how to become a successful public speaker and have lasting legacy. Tricia has put thousands of speakers o ...
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"The Leaders Lab Podcast with Ken Eslick" is a weekly show that explores the world of leadership and personal development. Host Ken Eslick, a Tony Robbins Trainer and President/Founder of The Leaders Lab, shares actionable advice and lessons from great leaders across all walks of life. Join Ken each week as he unpacks subjects like leadership mindset, business scaling, personal assessments, health & fitness, and money mindset. Ken is joined by a diverse range of expert guests, including Tomm ...
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Leading Through The Lens of Love with Jenny Lincoln (Speaker Salon Showcase)
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12:30In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Jenny Lincoln. Jenny is a story-weaving sorceress and wise nomadic sage. With over 30 years of experience in the Corporate trenches, Jenny balances authority with gentleness, serving truth with love & grace. Her talks are lightn…
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Building Brilliant Teams with Jeannette Linfoot
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24:59Today, I am joined by Jeannette Linfoot, a high-performing corporate CEO turned entrepreneur with a diverse business portfolio, ranging from board advisor, business mentor, property investor, and host of the Brave Bold Brilliant podcast. Prior to becoming a portfolio investor and business owner, Jeannette spent 25 years in the travel industry. Toda…
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Mastering Money Mindset for Sustainable Speaking
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18:26One of the most often overlooked, yet crucial, aspects of building a sustainable speaking career is your money mindset. This week, I’m diving into why this is and how you can master your money mindset to create the kind of success you desire as a speaker and thought leader. In this episode, we’ll explore: Overcoming discomfort around charging what …
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In today’s special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass. During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I arm them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted s…
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Today’s guest, Tammy Cohen, is the award-winning author of "Text Messages To My Sons.” She is also a dynamic thought leader who speaks about messaging, leadership, and parent-child connection in the digital age. Drawing from her expertise in transforming technology from a barrier into a bridge, she helps audiences reimagine how devices can strength…
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The Power of a Recovery Practice for Speakers
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13:48Sharing your important message as a speaker and thought leader is essential for the world. It’s also essential for you to have a comprehensive recovery process, so that you restore your energy, process emotions, and reconnect with yourself after delivering your powerful talk. And that’s exactly what we will be examining this week. In this episode, …
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From Businessman to Baller with Catherine Hormats (Speaker Salon Showcase)
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13:22In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Catherine Hormats. Catherine is a retired Wall Street CEO and an award-winning Manhattan-based executive coach, organizational psychologist, and psychoanalyst. Called “the coach for changemakers,” she guides leaders through tran…
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How to Create Lasting Connections with Jeffrey Sanow
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28:48Today's guest, Jeffrey Sanow, brings a wealth of experience in intelligence operations, particularly in adapting civilian business tools for military and intelligence purposes. His extensive tenure at the Central Intelligence Agency gives him a deep understanding of intelligence methodologies. Additionally, as a skilled social skills instructor, he…
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Unlocking Masterful Speaking Through 'The King's Speech'
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10:36Becoming an expert speaker takes work, and you need support to achieve your goals. This week on The Big Talk Podcast, I examine the Oscar-nominated film 'The King's Speech' to highlight the transformative journey of working with a speaking coach. Drawing parallels with my own experiences coaching clients, I emphasize the significance of discomfort …
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In today’s special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass. During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I arm them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted s…
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Injustice, Advocacy & Building a Better World with Shirah Mansaray
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31:51Shirah Mansaray is the CEO and founding trustee of the international charity, I Am Somebody’s Child Soldier, which provides mental health support to former child victims of war in Uganda. Shirah has over 15 years’ experience working in the humanitarian field, with organisations ranging from the United Nations and the Human Rights and Economic Affai…
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Commanding the Stage as an Introvert with Brian Galke
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29:05Today's guest, Brian Galke, is known as "The Decoding Detective." Brian started his career battling social anxiety while balancing his introverted and extroverted traits. Through his work in retail, service, and IT support, he mastered interpersonal skills and discovered the game-changing technique of Decoding Facial Features. This skill transforme…
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From Architect to CEO: My 21-Year Entrepreneur Journey with Jarrod Lopiccolo
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37:27Jarrod Lopiccolo is a leader in creative digital performance marketing with a background in architecture. With his wife Season as co-founder, Jarrod has led Noble Studios as CEO, building it from the ground up and collaborating with top global brands such as Adobe, Google, and the Islands of Tahiti. Their visionary leadership has earned the agency …
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Building Your Speaker Platform: A Blueprint for Success
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19:36This week, I’m revealing the crucial steps you need to establish a successful speaker platform. Whether you're just starting out or you've been speaking for years, having a solid platform elevates you from simply being a speaker to being a thought leader with a thriving speaking business. If you're ready to establish your credibility and attract th…
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Living Fully Expressed with Alex Pursglove (The Big Talk Live)
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12:03In today’s episode, you will hear an amazing talk by speaker and thought leader Alex Pursglove. You may remember Alex from Episode 608. Alex guides women in becoming fully expressed and cultivating radical trust. As a master coach, Alex has helped hundreds of women across the world accelerate in business and, more importantly, learn how to accept a…
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Leadership Lessons from Disaster Zones with Christian Muntean
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38:14Christian Muntean is a business strategist and leadership expert with a proven record of solving complex challenges. As founder of Vantage Consulting, he has led organizations through major transformations focused on growth and efficiency. His global experience spans over 40 countries in disaster relief and community development. Christian holds a …
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Today's guest, Dr. John Librett, is a certified speaker, author, and thought leader in preventive medicine and cancer survivorship. With over 25 years of experience, including chairing a White House Interagency Council, he inspires audiences worldwide to rethink health and wellness through his engaging presentations and practical, actionable insigh…
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How Tricia Brouk Built a Legacy Beyond Dance
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31:50Tricia Brouk is an award-winning author and public speaking coach renowned for her ability to inspire transformation through the power of storytelling. With over three decades of experience, she has become a trusted mentor to countless individuals, including esteemed figures such as James Gandolfini, Kate Winslet, and Susan Sarandon. Raised on a Mi…
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Mastering Leadership: Handling Setbacks with Grace and Resilience
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14:58This week, I’m revealing the essential skills every leader, speaker, and entrepreneur must master: letting go when things go wrong and standing firm to make things right. I share my personal experiences with this — including a botched photo shoot, recording with incorrect scripts, and a failed product launch — to illustrate how to navigate setbacks…
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Dying to Live with Hertha Lund (The Big Talk Live)
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15:59In today’s episode, you will hear the inspiring talk that speaker and thought leader Hertha Lund gave at The Big Talk Live. You may remember Hertha from Episode 647. Hertha is an author, speaker, and the founder of Four Horses for Wholeness retreat center in Montana. She's also an Equine Gestalt Coach and litigation attorney. In her talk, Hertha ex…
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Facing Yourself: The Key to Conscious Leadership with Michelle Sorro
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50:34Michelle Sorro is a Transformation Mentor + Spiritual Guide and host of Fire and Soul, a top 1% podcast on self discovery and sacred sovereignty. She’s helped thousands of bright souls awaken their Divine gifts and create a life & business they LOVE. Known for her embodied wisdom, bold heart and conscious catalysts, Michelle has appeared on media p…
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This week, I'm super excited to talk with a truly influential voice — actress and playwright Sarah Bierstock. Sarah is a renowned playwright, performer, and film producer. Her most recent project, the musical short film "All the World is a Stage," directed by Telly Award winner Desiree Abeyta, will premiere through Broadwayworld.com on Internationa…
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Do Sweat The Small Stuff: Leadership Insights with Sarah Langslow
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36:48Sarah Langslow is an executive coach and leadership development specialist. She integrates leadership lessons from a sporting career as a rower, including competing twice in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, a 15-year corporate career across management consulting and finance, and experience as an entrepreneur with her own coaching and leadership …
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Accelerate Your Journey: The Power of Coaching and Mentorship
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9:39This week on The Big Talk Podcast, we are diving into the importance of having coaches and mentors to accelerate your success. Tune in to hear my personal stories about how mentorship has shaped my career and the impact it can have on yours, too. In this episode, we’ll explore: Why top female athletes always rely on multiple coaches Finding the rig…
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Living With Purpose with Lucie the Light (Bonus Virtual Showcase)
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9:57In this episode, you’ll hear from Lucie the Light with her talk, “Having Purpose will give life the meaning you’re looking for.” You may remember Lucie from our conversation in Episode 605. Lucie is a transformational prosperity and purpose coach, facilitator, and speaker. She inspires and guides women to embody their worth and believe in their val…
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Mastering your Frequency & Vibration to Thrive with Karen Cheong
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47:33Karen Cheong, the visionary force behind Spherical Luminosity, is an internationally recognized transformational speaker, writer, and healer. With over 25 years of experience guiding individuals on their paths to self-realization and empowerment, Karen has become a beacon of inspiration. Her own transformative journey, sparked by a health crisis in…
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Today’s guest, Sam Bennett, is the author of Get It Done, Start Right Where You Are, and most recently, The 15 Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done. In addition to being a best-selling author, Sam is a speaker, actor, creativity and productivity specialist, and the founder of therealsambennett.com, a company committed to he…
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Be Your Own CEO: Taking Control of your Career with Tammy Alvarez
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48:05Tammy Alvarez, CEO of the Career Winners Circle, is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and coach. Known for her bold “Break All the Rules” approach, she helps professionals create impact and rediscover their passion for work. Her book, Escaping The Career Trap, guides high achievers toward true career fulfillment. Tammy’s progr…
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What George Harrison and your powerful voice have in common
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10:43In this week’s episode of The Big Talk Podcast, I’m honoring George Harrison's birthday by exploring the legendary artist's profound example of leadership and the power of using your voice. Known as the Quiet Beatle, George Harrison exemplified how a reserved presence can still be profoundly influential. In this episode, we’ll explore: Harrison's c…
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Finding Purpose and Legacy with Katie Cosgrove (Bonus Virtual Showcase)
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10:55Today, I’m super excited to share an amazing talk from The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase. In this episode, you’ll hear from Katie Cosgrove with her talk, “Finding Purpose and Legacy Through Contemplating the End of Life.” Katie is a Certified Trauma Support Specialist, grief coach, and death doula. As the founder of Grief Is Good, Cosgrove ma…
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Rich Dad Lessons Revealed with Andy Tanner
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53:26Andy Tanner is a renowned expert in paper assets and a successful investor. As a coach for Rich Dad’s Stock Success System and the Rich Dad Advisor for Paper Assets, Andy has taught tens of thousands worldwide, making complex investing concepts simple and accessible. He played a key role in launching Rich Dad's Stock Success System and is the autho…
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Transforming Anger into Empathy with Micah Johnson
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34:34Today’s guest, Micah Johnson’s life began in a Y2K cult in the woods of northern Florida. From there, he grew to sell over a billion dollars in real estate throughout Florida and the US. He has used his tough life lessons as guides and opportunities to intentionally create the life he wants. Micah finds his passion inspiring others to free themselv…
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How Pokemon GO Inspired a $50M Online Education Empire
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36:49As the Founder of Live Your Message & Creator of the Experience Product Masterclass, Marisa Murgatroyd has quickly become one of the world's leading course creation experts. She teaches people how to design and market a brand new kind of online program called an “Experience Product”…that combines gamification, adult learning theory and the psycholo…
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How Intense Contemplation Can Support Your Thought Leadership
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12:13In this episode of the Big Talk Podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my transformative experience at 40 Years of Zen, a neurofeedback program created by Dave Asprey. I dive into what happened during this intensive week-long retreat and what you can learn from my journey as I reflect on: The importance of overcoming fear and making space for…
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Changing the Paradigm of Menstruation with Anne Nicholls (Bonus Virtual Showcase)
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12:46In today’s episode, you will hear the inspiring talk that speaker and thought leader Anne Nicholls gave at The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase. Anne, a retired teacher and lecturer, is the mother of five and lives in London. Working with numerous communities in Kenya, she provides menstrual and sexual health education together with reusable pad…
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From SoulCycle to CEO Whisperer: Tiffany Houser’s Journey
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36:09Tiffany Houser is an executive and leadership coach, entrepreneur, and founder of EVOLVE, dedicated to helping leaders and founders achieve breakthroughs in self-worth, authentic leadership, and purpose. She collaborates with companies to design transformative team experiences and foster compassionate, inclusive, and empowered leadership at all lev…
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Leading and Living in Alignment with Hertha Lund
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33:17This week, I'm super excited to talk with my amazing client and dear friend, Hertha Lund. Hertha is an author, speaker, Equine Gestalt Coach, litigation attorney, and founder of Four Horses for Wholeness retreat center in Montana. After a career in journalism covering Congress and the Supreme Court, she founded Lund Law in 1995, specializing in pro…
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The SHOCKING Truth About KPIs: CEO, Derrick Mains Reveals All
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54:40Derrick Mains is the Founder and Chief Process Strategist at The Process Fixer, where he helps businesses optimize their operations and improve efficiency. With over 20 years of experience, Derrick specializes in streamlining workflows, eliminating bottlenecks, and implementing systems that drive profitability and growth. He’s worked with companies…
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Listeners’ Favorite Guest Episode - Brooke Siem
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33:17I have something super special to share with you this week! We asked our listeners for feedback on their favorite episodes of The Big Talk Podcast, and so many people in our community shared how much they loved my conversation with Brooke Siem in Episode 575. And now, you have the opportunity to hear it again today! I know it will inspire you as yo…
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Living Your Best Life at Every Age with Teri Secrest (Bonus Virtual Showcase)
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11:52In today’s episode, you will hear the inspiring talk that speaker and thought leader Teri Secrest gave at The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase. Teri is a certified Wellness Coach whose passion is teaching people how to enjoy their best life at every age. As a passionate food lover, best-selling author, and international speaker on wellness, Teri…
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How Silent Leaders Fail: Critical Workplace Communication Tips By Cecile Peterkin
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36:57Cecile Peterkin is the Founder & Chief Transformation Strategist at the Leadership Coaching Centre with over 22 years of experience as a confidence coach and mentor. She has empowered 1,000+ professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs to discover their strengths, pivot with purpose, and build legacy careers. Inspired by her father’s values of kindness…
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Why We’re Stronger Together with Linda Mitchell and Shelly Mattes
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28:47This week, I'm super excited to be talking with two influential voices, Linda Mitchell and Shelly Mattes. Today’s first guest, Linda Mitchell, is the creator of The Sisterhood of Sweat brand. She is also a leading women's health expert, best-selling author, and award-winning fitness competitor who overcame domestic violence. As a graduate of the In…
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Why Having It All Still Left Me Empty: A Success Story With Sloane
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42:40Sloane guides powerful women in creating their unique version of success through her peak performance path designed especially for women. This path has a foundation of true pleasure and feeling good on the inside first and then creating and connecting in the world at the highest levels. With a certification in Women’s Neuropsychophysiology, Sloane …
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The Inauguration: Democracy, Inclusion, and Resilience
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11:33In this episode of The Big Talk Podcast, I dive into the origins of Inauguration Day in the U.S. and explore its relevance today. I explore how this cornerstone of American democracy connects to inclusion, immigration, women's rights, and human rights. As always, I create a safe space for all voices while providing resources for anyone feeling unhe…
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California Wild Fires and The Climate Crisis: Re-Release with Dr. Andrew Benedek
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38:27In this special bonus episode of The Big Talk Podcast, I share a conversation I had with Dr. Andrew Benedict back in Episode 482. I am re-releasing this powerful episode today because Dr. Benedict is a climate change expert. And in light of the devastation that's happening right now in California, I believe this conversation can be a balm to the pa…
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The Silver Lining of Lying with Gill McKay (Bonus Virtual Showcase)
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11:59Today, I’m super excited to share a powerful talk from The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase. In this episode, you’ll hear from Gill McKay with her talk, “The Silver Lining of Lying: Finding Truth in the Shadow of Drinking.” Gill McKay is a Sobriety Guide and Educator coaching successful professionals to become alcohol-free. She also works with o…
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Building a Global Safety Net for Global Workers: The Sondre Rasch Journey
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36:16From government policy advisor to pioneering founder, shares his journey in building a global safety net for the digital workforce. Growing up in Norway, his entrepreneurial spirit led him from web hosting to government policy, where he gained valuable insights into social systems. Frustrated by bureaucracy, he founded SafetyWing to create the firs…
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The Courage of Caring with Cynthia Hamilton Urquhart
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30:49Today, I welcome Cynthia Hamilton Urquhart, a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, to discuss her powerful journey from trauma to advocacy. After serving 25 years in law enforcement and battling PTSD, Cynthia found her voice as a speaker championing mental health awareness for first responders. Her story reminds us that caring takes coura…
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"Let Go": How Tonya Herb Transformed Her Leadership Journey
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37:23Tonya Herb is the Founder of Outspoken with Tonya Kay, where she empowers individuals and organizations to ignite their potential, overcome doubt, and take action to create a life on their own terms. As someone who went from climbing the corporate ladder to embracing a life of self-discovery and empowerment, Tonya understands the toll that high exp…
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In this special New Year's Eve episode, I share my detailed process for setting powerful intentions and designing a successful year ahead. I break down the exact methods I use during my three-week December reflection period and why you should use them, too. Whether you're a speaker, thought leader, or someone looking to level up in 2025, I hope you…
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